Archer Point Light
Archer Point Light has a range of 17 nautical miles. It was built in 1883.
- Range
- 17 nautical miles
- Built
- 1883
- First lit
- 1979
- Automated
- 1979
- Light characteristic
- Fl (4) WRG 20s.
- Coordinates
- -15.59375, 145.32856
The Archer Point Light is a lighthouse located in Australia, specifically in Queensland near Cooktown. It was built in 1883 and has a range of 17 nautical miles. The lighthouse can be found at coordinates -15.593753, 145.328564.
Light and tower
It has a square prism equipment room with balcony and lantern tower. The tower is built of concrete. Its daymark is white lantern. The light has a range of 17 nautical miles. Its light characteristic is Fl (4) WRG 20s. It was first lit in 1979. It was automated in 1979. It is managed by Australian Maritime Safety Authority.
Details
- Name
- Archer Point Light
- Marking
- white lantern
- Range Nm
- 17
- Year Built
- 1883
- Tower Shape
- square prism equipment room with balcony and lantern
- Image Caption
- Archer Point Light, 2005
- Location Text
- [[Cooktown]]<br />[[Queensland]]<br /> [[Australia]]
- Managing Agent
- Australian Maritime Safety Authority
- Year Automated
- 1979
- Year First Lit
- 1979
- Intensity Candelas
- 35,000 [[candela|cd]]
- Light Characteristic
- Fl (4) WRG 20s.
- Construction Material
- concrete tower